The team at TMI Associates is well versed in corporate and structured finance, REITs, derivative transactions, and securities. Under the leadership of Yoshiyasu Yamaguchi, the team assist clients with debt and equity securities offerings in the Japanese market. Hiroyoshi Kuromaru focuses on public offerings and secondary distributions of bonds and notes, while Hitoshi Sumiya specialises in cross-border share acquisitions and J-REIT mergers. Other prominent members are Hidenori Nakagawa, who has expertise in designing and offering hybrid-typed security products, and Mizuki Koshimoto, who is experienced in inbound renewable energy transactions.
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‘Given the critical nature of this exceptionally complex and problematic case, the firm demonstrated remarkable efficiency in analyzing the issues, prioritizing tasks, and proposing viable solutions. Their ability to collaborate seamlessly within the firm is a testament to their strengths.’
‘Mr. Yoshiyasu Yamaguchi is an invaluable asset to the firm. He consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of client's needs and is skilled at assessing the significance and time-sensitivity of their matters. He is always ready to provide practical solutions and is adept at recommending in-house counsel with expertise in the particular matter at hand.’
Key clients
- Credit Agricole Securities Asia B.V.
- SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.
- Monex Corporation
- Hash DasH Co., Ltd.
- Frutafruta, Inc.
- BNP Paribas Securities (Japan) Limited, Tokyo Branch
- HSBC Securities (Japan) Limited
- Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd.
- Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
- Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. on the update of the Euro Medium Term Note Programme.
- Advised HushDasH Securities Co. in its "Securities Token Offering" of silent partnership interest.
- Advised Frutafruta, Inc. on the issuance of equity instruments.
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Hiroyoshi Kuromaru
Practice head
Yoshiyasu Yamaguchi
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Hiroyoshi Kuromaru; Hitoshi Sumiya; Hidenori Nakagawa; Mizuki Koshimoto